Maharashtra has been experiencing heavy, continuous rainfall for the past two days, impacting Marathwada, Konkan, and Western Maharashtra. The downpour has disrupted daily life, caused flooding in several districts, and prompted authorities to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in Beed, Dharashiv, and Solapur today.
Pune district is experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds, with similar conditions reported in Ahmednagar and Nashik. Winds gusting at 30–40 km per hour and moderate rainfall are expected to continue. Meanwhile, Mumbai remains under a yellow alert, with moderate rains predicted, while its suburbs have been witnessing heavy rainfall since last night.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 29 out of 36 districts in Maharashtra have received rainfall warnings. Cloudbursts and strong winds are expected in parts of Marathwada, Konkan, Vidarbha, and Western and Northern Maharashtra in the coming hours.
In Marathwada, persistent rainfall has caused extensive agricultural damage. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Dharashiv, Latur, Parbhani, and Hingoli districts are under yellow alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms. The agriculture department has advised farmers to harvest their crops immediately.
In Vaijapur taluka of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, cloudburst-like rainfall has disrupted connectivity between Kapuswadgaon and Ladgaon villages, submerging crops such as cotton, maize, and groundnut. Dharashiv district experienced similar downpours, with floodwaters sweeping away vehicles in Ambi and damaging roads, severely impacting transportation.
The ongoing rainfall has caused significant damage across Marathwada and Vidarbha. In response, the Maharashtra Cabinet announced a relief package of Rs 2,215 crore for affected farmers. The Relief and Rehabilitation Department confirmed that around 31.64 lakh farmers will benefit, including those who suffered losses during the heavy rains.
